South Korea: News
29 Oct 2024
HYBESEVENTEEN's Seungkwan calls K-pop industry toxic
Seungkwan of the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN has openly called out toxic standards and company politics in the K-pop industry.
29 Oct 2024
David FincherAn English 'Squid Game' is coming
Acclaimed director David Fincher is said to be in talks with Netflix to develop an English-language adaptation of the South Korean hit series Squid Game.
26 Oct 2024
RobotsThis robotic exoskeleton fits autonomously, lets wheelchair users walk independently
Scientists at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a revolutionary wearable robot, dubbed WalkON Suit F1.
20 Oct 2024
Iran'Top secret' Pentagon documents leaked; show Israel's plans for Iran
The United States is probing a leak of highly classified intelligence related to Israel's possible retaliation plans against Iran.
19 Oct 2024
Dmitry PeskovNorth Korean soldiers enter Russia to fight Ukraine; video surfaces
In its first military involvement in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces soldiers to Russia.
17 Oct 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea's constitution changed, it now calls South 'hostile state'
North Korea has officially amended its constitution to designate South Korea as a "hostile" state.
16 Oct 2024
North KoreaExplained: Why tensions are escalating between North and South Korea
Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated after Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital.
15 Oct 2024
BTSHere's when BTS's Jin will drop his solo album 'Happy'
Jin, the eldest member of the world-famous K-pop group BTS, is all set to drop his first solo album!
15 Oct 2024
Kim Jong-unNorth Korea blows up roads linking it with South
South Korea's military fired warning shots close to its heavily fortified border with North Korea after Pyongyang destroyed parts of the roads linking the two countries.
14 Oct 2024
BTSHow Korean comedian duped BTS's Jimin of 100M Korean won
BTS member Jimin, who recently celebrated his 29th birthday, has reportedly been scammed by South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho.
14 Oct 2024
BTSBTS: Jin's first post-military solo album is dropping this November!
BTS member Jin is all set to make a grand solo comeback with a new album. This will be his first solo project since his military discharge earlier this year.
10 Oct 2024
Nobel Prize in LiteratureSouth Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to South Korean author Han Kang "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life."
07 Oct 2024
BLACKPINKIndian singer Ipsitaa accused of 'blatantly copying' K-pop music videos
Indian singer Ipsitaa is getting slammed for allegedly plagiarizing content in her latest music video, Kadar Na Jaane.
04 Oct 2024
North KoreaNorth Korea threatens nuclear response if 'sovereignty threatened' by South
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a warning, stating that his country would not hesitate to use all available offensive forces, including nuclear weapons, if South Korea were to threaten its sovereignty.
02 Oct 2024
NetflixBusan festival under fire for fielding Netflix title as opener
The Busan International Film Festival has picked the historical action thriller Uprising as its opening gala film.
01 Oct 2024
North Korea'Nuclear attack will mark Kim Jong-Un's regime's end': South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a clear message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: any nuclear attack on South Korea would lead to the collapse of Kim's regime.
30 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's SUGA heavily fined for drunk driving electric scooter
Min Yoongi, better known as SUGA from BTS, has reportedly been slapped with a fine of KRW 15M (around $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.
30 Sep 2024
HyundaiHyundai rolls out its 100 millionth car: Tracing automaker's journey
Hyundai Motor has hit a major milestone in its global journey, rolling out its 100 millionth car.
30 Sep 2024
Celebrity'The Glory' actor Park Jia (52) dies after cerebral infarction
Renowned South Korean actor Park Jia, who starred in the Netflix series The Glory, has sadly passed away at 52.
28 Sep 2024
Mexico80-year-old model could become oldest-ever Miss Universe contestant, who's she
Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old model from South Korea, will make history as the oldest ever participant in the Miss Universe competition if she beats the 31 other Miss Universe Korea finalists on Monday.
27 Sep 2024
TelegramSouth Korea: 3-year jail, $22,600 fine for watching explicit deepfakes
South Korea has approved a bill that makes it illegal to possess or view sexually explicit deepfake content.
20 Sep 2024
K-drama'Queen of Tears' becomes most-watched K-drama on Netflix so far!
Since its premiere in March, Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won's romantic drama series, Queen of Tears, has taken over the world!
20 Sep 2024
Squid Game'Squid Game 2' teaser screams the game isn't over yet!
The much-anticipated teaser trailer of Netflix's hit South Korean show Squid Game Season 2 has been released, featuring Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) returning to the deadly games.
19 Sep 2024
BLACKPINKJennie's fandom name isn't 'RUBIES': Agency dismisses confusion after controversy!
Fans of BLACKPINK's Jennie thought the K-pop star revealed her solo fandom name, "RUBIES," after a suspenseful 12-hour countdown on her official website.
19 Sep 2024
NetflixShadows watch as chaos unfolds in 'Squid Game 2' poster
Netflix's hit series Squid Game is all set to return with a second season.
18 Sep 2024
CancerHow Woo-bin went from '6-months to live' to being cancer-free
South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin recently shared his experience battling nasopharyngeal cancer, a rare form of the disease. He was diagnosed in 2017 and has since made a full recovery.
16 Sep 2024
ChinaAsian Champions Trophy: India beat South Korea 4-1, reach final
India's men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has secured a place in 2024 Asian Champions Trophy final.
16 Sep 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloon sparks fire in Seoul
A trash balloon sent from North Korea to South Korea landed on a building rooftop in Seoul, sparking a fire that took nearly 20 minutes to extinguish.
15 Sep 2024
IndiaIndia seeks South Korean, Japanese investments to boost shipbuilding sector
India is actively seeking investments and technology transfer from South Korea and Japan, with the aim of establishing shipbuilding and ship repair clusters.
05 Sep 2024
K-PopDeepfake porn scandal: 'Squid Game's Park Gyu-young is latest victim
The deepfake pornography scandal in South Korea has claimed another victim, this time ensnaring K-drama actor Park Gyu-young.
04 Sep 2024
China'North Korea's Kim Jong-Un executes 30 officials after flood devastation'
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un reportedly ordered the execution of 30 government officials last month, holding them responsible for failing to prevent catastrophic floods.
04 Sep 2024
BTSBTS's RM solo documentary to debut at Busan Film Festival
BTS leader Kim Nam-joon aka RM's solo documentary, titled RM: Right People, Wrong Place, is set to make its big debut at the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in October.
30 Aug 2024
Netflix'Squid Game' actor's lawyer calls 8-month jail for molestation 'harsh'
South Korean actor Oh Young-soo, who gained international acclaim for his role in the hit Netflix series Squid Game, is currently facing an eight-month prison sentence for sexually assaulting a woman twice.
28 Aug 2024
ChildrenSouth Korea's president orders crackdown on deepfake pornography
South Korea's President, Yoon Suk Yeol, has initiated a stringent crackdown on the rising tide of digital sex crimes involving deepfake pornography.
27 Aug 2024
K-PopADOR CEO Min Hee-jin resigns amid bullying, sexual harassment allegations
Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR Entertainment, has resigned from her position following accusations of bullying and sexual harassment.
25 Aug 2024
North KoreaWhy North Korean Olympians are in trouble for 'smiling' selfie
The North Korea table tennis silver medalists are in hot water over a harmless selfie they took from the 2024 Paris Olympics podium.
22 Aug 2024
NetflixWaiting for 'Gyeongseong Creature 2'? It may premiere in September
The highly-anticipated hit horror drama Gyeongseong Creature, starring Han So-hee and Park Seo-joon, is set to return for a second season.
07 Aug 2024
SeoulBTS member SUGA under investigation for alleged drunk scootering
BTS band member Min Yoongi, popularly known as SUGA, is currently under police investigation for allegedly violating the Road Traffic Act.
05 Aug 2024
HollywoodHollywood meets Hallyu: Warner Bros. developing Korean 'The Intern' remake
Warner Bros. Discovery has inked a first-look film agreement with former executive Jack Nguyen, targeting Asian remakes of the studio's English-language library titles.
31 Jul 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsForget medals, everyone's talking about Olympian Kim Yeji's look—here's why
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Yeji, a silver medalist in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has emerged as an unexpected style icon.
30 Jul 2024
SeoulShocker! 21-year-old South Korean rapper fakes his death
South Korean underground rapper Jung Joon-hyuk, known by his stage name Ch1tkey, recently shocked the online community with reports of his death.
28 Jul 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsManu Bhaker's tweets reminding BJP leader about ₹2cr reward resurface
Olympian Manu Bhaker's old dispute with then Haryana sports minister Anil Vij has resurfaced following her historic bronze medal win in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
28 Jul 2024
BLACKPINK9 months post-announcement, BLACKPINK's Rosé receives Billboard Music Awards trophy!
Rosé, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, has finally been awarded the Top K-pop Touring Artist trophy at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).
25 Jul 2024
K-dramaSeoul court orders Ji Soo's former label to pay $1M
The 31st civil division of the Seoul Central District Court has ruled that KeyEast, South Korean actor Ji Soo's former management label, must pay approximately $1M (1,421,470,000 KRW) in damages.
24 Jul 2024
K-dramaSouth Korean actor Yoo Ah-in faces potential 4-year prison sentence
South Korean actor Uhm Hong-sik, known professionally as Yoo Ah-in, is potentially facing a four-year prison sentence and fines for drug-related charges.
24 Jul 2024
HYBEBig shake-up at HYBE: Park Ji-won resigns; new CEO revealed!
South Korean entertainment company HYBE is set to experience a change in leadership after its current CEO, Park Ji-won confirmed his decision to step down.
24 Jul 2024
K-PopWho is Kim Beom-su, billionaire arrested for K-pop stock manipulation?
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested yesterday.
24 Jul 2024
North KoreaNorth Korean trash balloons found near South Korea's presidential office
Officials reported on Wednesday that balloons filled with trash from North Korea were found on the grounds of South Korea's presidential office compound.
22 Jul 2024
BLACKPINKBLACKPINK's big comeback announced! New album, tour set for 2025
K-pop sensation BLACKPINK is slated for a comeback in 2025, as announced by YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk.
22 Jul 2024
K-dramaWatch: 'Love Next Door' teaser reveals childhood connection between leads
The upcoming romantic comedy K-drama, Love Next Door has unveiled a teaser that provides a sneak peek into the evolving relationship between its main characters, Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min) and Choi Seung-hyo (Jung Hae-in).
18 Jul 2024
Amnesty InternationalSouth Korea Supreme Court upholds same-sex spousal benefits
In a historic verdict, South Korea's Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to spousal benefits under the national health insurance program.
16 Jul 2024
Upcoming MoviesRenowned director Park Chan-wook's 'lifetime project' announces star-studded cast
Renowned director Park Chan-wook's upcoming thriller, referred to as his "lifetime project," has confirmed the addition of actors Cha Seung-won, Park Hee-soon, and Yoon Ga-yi.
16 Jul 2024
K-dramaKorean actor puts career on hold, donates kidney to father
South Korean actor Nam Yoon-su has made a life-saving donation to his father, according to a report by SPOTV News published on Tuesday.
16 Jul 2024
SamsungSouth Korea: Why women making Samsung's semiconductors are on strike
Women on Samsung's 8-inch semiconductor production line in South Korea have initiated a strike, citing severe working conditions.
16 Jul 2024
Netflix'K-drama of the year' 'Lovely Runner' sets Netflix premiere date!
Fans of the hit K-drama Lovely Runner rejoice!
15 Jul 2024
Travis ScottDid BLACKPINK's Lisa copy Travis? 'ROCKSTAR' under fire for plagiarism!
BLACKPINK's Lisa, who recently launched her own label, Lloud Company, is under scrutiny for alleged plagiarism in her debut solo music video ROCKSTAR.
15 Jul 2024
SEVENTEENSEVENTEEN's music is AI-free: Member-producer Woozi shuts down 'BBC's allegations
Woozi, a member and producer of the internationally acclaimed K-pop group SEVENTEEN, recently addressed rumors about the band using artificial intelligence (AI) in their music production.
15 Jul 2024
BTSBTS's Jin makes history as Paris Olympics torchbearer, shares message
Jin, a globally recognized member of the South Korean boy band BTS, recently served as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
14 Jul 2024
Disney+Meet the all-star lineup of Kim Soo-hyun's K-drama 'Knock Off'
Kim Soo-Hyun, the South Korean actor riding high on the success of his recent Netflix blockbuster Queen Of Tears, is set to lead the cast of his next project, Knock Off.
12 Jul 2024
DronesThis Korean weapon can take down drones for ₹125/shot
South Korea has commenced the mass production of a low-cost laser weapon, dubbed Block-I, designed to shoot down small drones.
12 Jul 2024
SeoulHow YoonA turned her Gangnam building into $10M profit machine
South Korean singer and actor YoonA, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, has reportedly earned a profit of KRW 15B ($10M) from her real estate investment in Gangnam, Seoul.
10 Jul 2024
K-Pop'Don't want to respond': Nam Tae-hyun on ex-girlfriend's assault allegations
South Korean singer-songwriter Nam Tae-hyun has publicly addressed assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, Heart Signal 3's Seo Eun-woo, on social media.
09 Jul 2024
ItalyBLACKPINK's Jennie confesses to indoor smoking in Italy, issues apology
BLACKPINK's Jennie sparked controversy recently when a clip from her latest vlog seemingly depicted her smoking or vaping indoors while filming in Capri, Italy.
08 Jul 2024
Pregnancy'Vincenzo' actor Song Joong-ki to become a father again!
Renowned South Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife, British actor Katy Louise Saunders, are expecting their second child.
08 Jul 2024
K-PopK-pop buzz: HyunA-Yong Jun-hyung to get married soon? Agencies respond
K-pop sensations, HyunA and former Highlight member Yong Jun-hyung, who confirmed their relationship in January this year, are reportedly planning to tie the knot.
08 Jul 2024
Samsung ElectronicsSamsung union launches 3-day strike demanding better bonus pay
The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) in South Korea has initiated a three-day strike on Monday.
08 Jul 2024
BTSBTS's V announces 'ARTSPACE: TYPE 1' exhibition celebrating photobook release
Kim Taehyung—popularly known by his stage name V—from the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, is set to mark the launch of his TYPE 1 photobook with a worldwide exhibition named ARTSPACE: TYPE 1.
08 Jul 2024
NanomaterialsShrinking the future: Scientists craft transistors smaller than ever imagined
A groundbreaking technique has been developed by a South Korean research team, led by Director Jo Moon-Ho of the Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids.
07 Jul 2024
K-dramaDior announces Kim Ji-won as ambassador, deletes post moments later!
In a surprising turn of events, French luxury brand Dior briefly announced K-drama star Kim Ji-won as their newest "House Ambassador" on social media.
07 Jul 2024
K-PopATEEZ's San faces 'racial discrimination' at Dolce & Gabbana event
Netizens have raised allegations of racial discrimination against ATEEZ's San at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion event.
07 Jul 2024
YouTubeKARA's Gyuri launches YouTube channel to fulfill a special wish
K-pop girl group KARA's Park Gyu-ri, popularly known as Gyuri has recently launched her own YouTube channel named I Am Gyuri.